Theodore Shapiro

Best known as a Composer based on credits in that role in 63 films, with $4,854,335,192 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #35)
Best-known technical roles: We’re the Millers (Composer), Central Intelligence (Composer), Spy! (Composer), Marley & Me (Composer), The Devil Wears Prada (Composer)
Best-known acting roles: Keyboardist (Ghostbusters)
Most productive collaborators: David Frankel, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Ben Stiller, George Drakoulias
Born: September 29, 1971 (54 years old)
                                    

  1. Summary
  2. Acting Credits
  3. Technical Credits

Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting1$128,350,574$100,658,084$229,008,658
In Technical RolesComposer63$2,562,551,205$2,291,783,987$4,854,335,192
Song Writer1$124,740,460$201,332,695$326,073,155
Additional Music1$37,243,418$38,753,649$75,997,067

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,401-15,500) 15,496 $128,350,574
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 21,701-21,800) 21,729 $100,658,084
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,501-18,600) 18,507 $229,008,658
Top Grossing Composer at the Domestic Box Office 29 $2,562,551,205
Top Grossing Composer at the International Box Office 37 $2,291,833,463
Top Grossing Composer at the Worldwide Box Office 35 $4,854,384,668

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All Acting Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Jul 15, 2016Ghostbusters Keyboardist $128,350,574$100,658,084$229,008,658
 
Averages $128,350,574$100,658,084$229,008,658
Totals 1 $128,350,574$100,658,084$229,008,658

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,101-14,200) 14,165 $128,350,574
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 14,001-14,100) 14,007 $128,350,574
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,601-12,700) 12,604 $128,350,574
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,401-15,500) 15,496 $128,350,574
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 20,101-20,200) 20,187 $100,658,084
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 19,701-19,800) 19,701 $100,658,084
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 18,301-18,400) 18,363 $100,658,084
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 21,701-21,800) 21,729 $100,658,084
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 17,001-17,100) 17,063 $229,008,658
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 16,701-16,800) 16,782 $229,008,658
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 15,401-15,500) 15,423 $229,008,658
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,501-18,600) 18,507 $229,008,658

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Dec 19, 2025The Housemaid Composer
Aug 29, 2025The Roses Composer $15,298,844$36,617,789$51,916,633
Aug 15, 2024Jackpot! Composer
Sep 30, 2022The Good House Composer $2,219,760$24,628$2,244,388
Sep 17, 2021The Eyes of Tammy Faye Composer $2,404,127$303,777$2,707,904
Apr 10, 2020Trolls: World Tour Composer $48,866,407$48,866,407
Dec 25, 2019Spies in Disguise Composer $66,757,013$98,367,080$165,124,093
Dec 13, 2019Bombshell Composer $31,762,808$29,641,586$61,404,394
Nov 8, 2019Last Christmas Composer $35,150,750$88,278,631$123,429,381
Dec 25, 2018Destroyer Composer $1,533,324$4,332,165$5,865,489
Sep 14, 2018A Simple Favor Composer $53,548,586$44,080,131$97,628,717
Jan 12, 2018The Polka King Composer
Jun 2, 2017Captain Underpants: The Fir… Composer $73,921,000$52,501,949$126,422,949
Dec 23, 2016Why Him? Composer $60,323,786$57,101,370$117,425,156
Dec 16, 2016Collateral Beauty Composer $31,016,021$57,500,000$88,516,021
Dec 9, 2016Office Christmas Party Composer $54,767,494$60,330,380$115,097,874
Jun 17, 2016Central Intelligence Composer $127,440,871$89,753,934$217,194,805
Feb 12, 2016Zoolander 2 Composer $28,848,693$26,500,000$55,348,693
Sep 25, 2015The Intern Composer $75,764,672$121,351,038$197,115,710
Jun 19, 2015Infinitely Polar Bear Composer $1,430,655$699,431$2,130,086
Jun 5, 2015Spy! Composer $110,825,712$123,018,394$233,844,106
Mar 20, 2015Danny Collins Composer $5,637,066$3,634,759$9,271,825
Oct 10, 2014One Chance Composer $90,592$6,827,422$6,918,014
Oct 10, 2014St. Vincent Composer $44,137,712$10,699,522$54,837,234
Dec 25, 2013The Secret Life of Walter M… Composer $58,236,838$129,624,345$187,861,183
Aug 7, 2013We’re the Millers Composer $150,394,119$117,422,157$267,816,276
Aug 10, 2012The Campaign Composer $86,907,746$18,000,000$104,907,746
Aug 8, 2012Hope Springs Composer $63,536,011$69,549,284$133,085,295
Apr 27, 2012The Pirates! Band of Misfits Composer $31,051,126$105,092,479$136,143,605
Oct 14, 2011The Big Year Composer $7,204,138$480,386$7,684,524
Aug 5, 2011The Change-Up Additional Music $37,243,418$38,753,649$75,997,067
Apr 8, 2011Arthur Composer $33,035,397$14,752,546$47,787,943
Jul 30, 2010Dinner for Schmucks Composer $73,026,337$13,770,165$86,796,502
Sep 18, 2009Jennifer's Body Composer $16,204,793$15,738,608$31,943,401
Jun 19, 2009Year One Composer $43,337,279$14,267,444$57,604,723
Apr 10, 2009The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Composer $80,283$80,283
Dec 25, 2008Marley & Me Composer $143,153,751$104,658,260$247,812,011
Aug 13, 2008Tropic Thunder Composer $110,515,313$80,629,943$191,145,256
Feb 29, 2008Semi-Pro Composer $33,479,698$10,500,665$43,980,363
Sep 14, 2007Mr. Woodcock Composer $25,799,486$7,235,759$33,035,245
Sep 9, 2007The Girl in the Park Composer
Mar 30, 2007Blades of Glory Composer $118,594,548$27,000,000$145,594,548
Sep 1, 2006Idiocracy Composer $444,093$56,203$500,296
Jun 30, 2006The Devil Wears Prada Composer
Music		 $124,740,460$201,332,695$326,073,155
Dec 21, 2005Fun with Dick & Jane Composer $110,550,000$92,468,919$203,018,919
Aug 26, 2005The Baxter Composer $181,872$181,872
Jun 18, 2004Dodgeball: A True Underdog … Composer $114,326,736$53,464,968$167,791,704
Apr 23, 200413 Going On 30 Composer $57,139,723$40,518,989$97,658,712
Mar 5, 2004Starsky & Hutch Composer $88,200,225$82,000,000$170,200,225
Jan 16, 2004Along Came Polly Composer $88,073,507$84,970,903$173,044,410
Oct 31, 2003Girlhood Composer $54,389$86,797$141,186
Mar 21, 2003View from the Top Composer $15,614,000$3,912,014$19,526,014
Feb 21, 2003Old School Composer $75,155,000$11,582,464$86,737,464
Dec 14, 2001Not Another Teen Movie Composer $37,882,551$24,518,792$62,401,343
Nov 9, 2001Heist Composer $23,483,357$5,423,460$28,906,817
Jul 27, 2001Wet Hot American Summer Composer $292,102$292,102
Dec 22, 2000State and Main Composer $6,920,692$2,261,808$9,182,500
Sep 29, 2000Girlfight Composer $1,523,941$1,523,941
Sep 22, 2000Prince of Central Park Composer $5,810$5,810
Jan 28, 2000Restaurant Composer $73,613$73,613
Aug 18, 1999On The Ropes Composer $47,200$47,200
Mar 5, 1999Six Ways to Sunday Composer $50,334$50,334
Aug 7, 1998Safe Men Composer $21,210$21,210
Feb 13, 1998Hurricane Streets Composer $334,041$33,541$367,582
 
Averages $44,064,316$45,696,816$82,172,204
Totals 64 $2,599,794,623$2,330,537,636$4,930,332,259

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Composer at the Domestic Box Office 29 $2,562,551,205
Top Grossing Composer at the International Box Office 37 $2,291,833,463
Top Grossing Composer at the Worldwide Box Office 35 $4,854,384,668